Alexa Silverstein has found much success as an expert in data consulting, most recently excelling as the founder and principal consultant of LEX Data Advisory in Columbus, Ohio. In this capacity since 2026, she has been instrumental in reaching out to potential clients, managing sales and conducting on-site visits to understand business processes from inception to completion. Her responsibilities include reviewing all data, creating dashboards and assisting companies with inconsistent reporting and accuracy issues to enable better decision-making. Mrs. Silverstein’s approach is rooted in her passion for navigating and organizing complex data environments, providing diagnostic assessments of client processes, integrating disparate data sources and developing streamlined dashboards that allow employees to focus on their core responsibilities.
The founding of LEX Data Advisory stands as Mrs. Silverstein’s most notable professional achievement. She established the company while raising two children under the age of two, a testament to her resilience and commitment to both her family and her career. For Mrs. Silverstein, balancing the roles of business owner and mother represents her greatest accomplishment. Her work is driven by a desire to alleviate burdens for individuals in lower-level positions, particularly those tasked with responsibilities outside their original job descriptions. She emphasizes the importance of outsourcing certain business functions to prevent employee overwhelm and encourages others to recognize their agency in pursuing change when dissatisfied with their work environment.
Prior to launching her own firm, Mrs. Silverstein built a career in corporate banking at Fifth Third Bank, National Association. In 2025, she served as a senior credit analyst specializing in the technology, media, telecommunications and entertainment vertical in the Columbus metropolitan area. Her tenure was marked by a keen ability to identify inefficiencies within data processes, which led her to primarily lead data projects for her team. She regularly compiled raw reports for portfolio analysis and transformed these into executive presentations delivered at the highest levels of the organization. Mrs. Silverstein’s contributions extended beyond her immediate team; she frequently undertook additional data-related projects for other groups within the bank, earning multiple Spirit of the Pin Awards for her efforts.
From 2024 to 2025, Mrs. Silverstein held the position of credit analyst in technology, media and telecommunications at Fifth Third Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. She continued to refine her expertise in corporate banking while managing complex portfolios and supporting cross-functional teams with critical data insights. Her earlier experience includes serving as a commercial and credit associate at Fifth Third Bank from 2022 to 2023 in Charlotte. This role was part of a rotational program that exposed her to various facets of commercial banking operations and deepened her understanding of financial analysis.
Mrs. Silverstein’s foundation in finance was established during her academic years at the University of Dayton, where she worked as an economics tutor from 2019 to 2022 and as lead BWISE coordinator under the dean of the business school during the same period. In these roles, she developed efficient systems for student support services and honed her problem-solving skills.
Between 2018 and 2021, Mrs. Silverstein completed internships at Perfection Group, Sunrise Technology LLC, Brighthouse Financial Inc., and Adena Health System, providing her with experiences that shaped her perspective on sales, finance and data analysis. She began her career at the age of 14 as a medical clerk at the Cincinnati Eye Institute from 2014 to 2015, managing paper charts before electronic records were implemented.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Silverstein has been recognized for her honesty, authenticity and straightforward approach. Her background as a credit analyst informs her perspective on workplace challenges faced by employees across corporate America who are often burdened with excessive workloads outside their primary responsibilities. By founding LEX Data Advisory, Mrs. Silverstein sought not only to simplify these roles but also to empower workers—especially women—to thrive professionally without sacrificing personal fulfillment.
Mrs. Silverstein’s academic achievements have played a pivotal role in shaping her career trajectory. She earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati in 2023 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and management with majors in finance and economics from the University of Dayton in 2022. In 2021, Mrs. Silverstein also obtained certifications that have enhanced her technical proficiency: Bloomberg Certification from Bloomberg L.P. and FactSet Essentials: Core Products from FactSet.
Mrs. Silverstein credits much of her success to the influence of her mother, the chief executive officer of a major health system who earned a doctorate in nursing while raising a family. Her mother’s example instilled values of perseverance, self-belief and leadership that continue to inspire her ambitions both personally and professionally. A strong work ethic was modeled by adults throughout her upbringing; this environment motivated her not only to provide for her family but also to serve as an example for future generations—particularly her daughter—demonstrating that any goal is attainable through dedication. Mrs. Silverstein’s early exposure to work at her grandfather’s eye doctor’s office also provided her with a formative experience that fostered independence and adaptability through high school employment across multiple jobs.
Civic engagement has been integral throughout Mrs. Silverstein’s life. She has volunteered with organizations such as Roof Above, Baby Bundles, Dress for Success, Food Drive at Fifth Third Bank, House of Bread, and the Future Business Leaders of America Inc. She was also affiliated with the Alpha Phi Foundation, of which she was appointed as the vice president of risk management from 2019 to 2020 and as a chapter president from 2020 to 2021.
Mrs. Silverstein’s academic excellence has been recognized through numerous honors including Dean’s List distinctions at both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Dayton, induction into Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society, and participation in University of Dayton Honors Program. In 2022, she was notably presented with the Miriam Rosenthal Award of Excellence.
Among career highlights, Mrs. Silverstein takes particular pride in managing substantial workloads at Fifth Third Bank and often supporting multiple teams beyond her own portfolio, as she finds fulfillment through helping others succeed despite generational stereotypes about motivation or work ethic. She continues to champion women’s contributions within business and data sectors while striving for greater efficiency through technological innovation such as artificial intelligence-driven solutions for organizational data management. Looking toward the future, Mrs. Silverstein plans to expand LEX Data Advisory by adding more data analysts while increasing women’s representation within the company to showcase their talents within consulting services for clients across industries.